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structure, or other property that meets the criteria for eligibiHty to the National Register of Historic Places or is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites, or is determined to be an unplatted cemetery that falls under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 307.08. A historic site meets these criteria if it is presently listed on either register or if it is determined to meet the qualifications for listing after:review by the Minnesota state archaeologist or the director of the Minnesota Historical Society. AU unplatted cemeteries are automatically considered to be significant historic sites. 2.246 Steep slope. '¡Steep slope" means land where agricultural activity or development is either not recommended or described as poor]y suited due to s]ope steepness and the site's soil characteristics, as mapped and described in available county soil surveys or other technical reports, unless appropriate design and construction techniques and farming practices are used· in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance. Where specific information is not available, steep slopes are Jands having average s]opes over 12 percent, as measured over horizontal distances of 50 feet or more, that are not bluffs. ** 2.247 Structure. ffStructureff means any building or appurtenance, including decks. "Structure" does not include aerial or underground utility lines, such as sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, gas lines, towers, poles, and other supporting facilities. "'\! ~ *'" 2.248 Subdivision. "Subdivision" means land that is divided for the purpose of sale, rent, or lease, including planned unit developments. 2.249 Surface water-oriented commercial use. "Surface water-oriented commercial use" means the use ofland for commercial purposes, where access to and use of a surface water feature is an integral part of the norm~ conductance of business. Marinas, resorts, and restaurants with transient docking façilities are examples of such use. 2.250 Toe of the bluff. "Toe of the bluff' means the lower point of a 50-foot segment with an average slope exceeding 18 percent 2.251 Top of the bluff "Top of the bluff' means the higher point of a 50-foot segment with an average s]ope exceeding 18 percent. 2.252 Variance. "Variance" means the same as that tenn is defined or described in Minnesota Statutes or Chapter 462 (for municipalities). 2.253 Water-oriented accessory structure or facility. IIWater-oriented accessory structure or facjJjty" means a small, above ground building or other improvement, except stairways, fences, docks, and retaining walls, which, because of the relationship of its use to a surface water feature, reasonably needs to be ]ocated closer to public waters than the nonnal structure setback. Examples of such structures and facilities include boathouses, gazebos, screen houses, fish houses, pump houses, and detached decks. BDS, 7/19/94 6